Part 1: Changing Mass
1. Attach a 50g mass to the bottom of a spring.
2. Hang the spring from a ring stand.
3. Stretch the spring to an amplitude of 2cm and release it .
4. Record the time needed for the spring to complete 6 cycles.
5. Repeat 3 times for accuracy.
6. Use the average to calculate the approximate period.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 using masses 60g and 70g.
Part 2: Changing Amplitude
1. Attach a 50g mass to the bottom of a spring
2. Hang the spring from a ring stand.
3. Stretch the spring to an amplitude of .05m and release it.
4. Record the time needed for the spring to complete 6 cycles.
5.Repeat 3 times for accuracy.
6. Use the average to calculate the approximate period.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 using amplitudes of .06, .07, .08 and .09 meters.
Procedure:
Part 1: Changing Mass
1. Attach a 50g mass to the bottom of a spring.
2. Hang the spring from a ring stand.
3. Stretch the spring to an amplitude of 2cm and release it .
4. Record the time needed for the spring to complete 6 cycles.
5. Repeat 3 times for accuracy.
6. Use the average to calculate the approximate period.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 using masses 60g and 70g.
Part 2: Changing Amplitude
1. Attach a 50g mass to the bottom of a spring
2. Hang the spring from a ring stand.
3. Stretch the spring to an amplitude of .05m and release it.
4. Record the time needed for the spring to complete 6 cycles.
5.Repeat 3 times for accuracy.
6. Use the average to calculate the approximate period.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 using amplitudes of .06, .07, .08 and .09 meters.